I Guess He is Back from Massachusetts…
Treasurer Flowers will issue endorsement statement tomorrow. #netDE #delaware #delawaretwitter @Deldems @whyyfirst @WDEL @1450WILM @WDDE911
— Chip Flowers (@TreasFlowers) October 1, 2014
Treasurer Chip Flowers (D), who withdrew from running for reelection back in August, has announced that he will be announcing his endorsement of a potential successor tomorrow.
The only analogy to this situation that I can think of is this…
I wonder if there is any Delaware precedent for a refusal of an endorsement.
He’s been out of the spotlight for an entire month. Can’t take it any longer.
Barney and Simpler both likely sending him identical messages: “Please don’t.”
He must be jealous of all the attention Ken Matlusky is getting for his endorsement.
(Joking)
Now, would that be by skype or live on the taxpayer’s dime for the appearance? 🙂
Meanwhile, Colin Bonnini is crossing his fingers Real Hard.
Yeah, cassandra, but exactly what is Colin wishing for in this instance?
Probably that Chip endorses Sher Valenzuela.
Now, now, now, we may have it all wrong. This IS Delaware. He’s probably here to endorse the MOU for the new “Partnership Schools”.
What an idiot. They probably threw him out of Massachussetts already.
You mean Chip “smeared and cleared” Flowers? I wouldn’t discount his endorsement. He has a better win record of Treasurer endorsements than Delaware Democrats do.
The Chipster: The gift that keeps giving!!!!!!!
Joanne, get it right, they are now Priority Schools.
After not being a priority for the last 20 years, and being so named 60 days prior to midterms.
Darn John, thanks for the correction….my absolutele bad of not turning the page from Partnership Schools to Priority Schools. Our tongue-twisting DOE has brought us the letter “P” this year, so you know it’s been a whirlwind with, progress, proficient,partnership, priority, practice, pre-test, program, procedure, pre-service,provisional,pedagogy,placement,performance,Pencader,principals, and privilege. Guess this means I don’t have a chair when the music stopped this round!!!
I’ll take my turn out 🙁
See ya next post buddy!!!
Full Statement by Delaware State Treasurer Chip Flowers on endorsements:
Friends:
I am forever grateful that the People of Delaware have given me the opportunity to serve them over the past four years. Together, we made historic changes and accomplishments by challenging the establishment and made millions for the state. I enjoyed every minute of these important policy debates that have reshaped our treasury to meet the needs of the 21st century. Again, thank you.
With respect to the upcoming election, I remain supportive of my fellow Democrats throughout our state and I am encouraged by a number of new candidates putting forth new ideas to improve Delaware by challenging the status quo! It makes me very proud that the door has been opened for others to follow.
With respect to the state treasurer’s race, I have spent my career standing for the fundamental principle that ideas matter over endorsements. Based upon this principle and the questionable actions over the last 60 days, I cannot in good conscience endorse a candidate for this office. Rather, I encourage voters to support the candidate who has not only campaigned with the highest integrity, but has the financial education and experience to manage our $2 billion portfolio, will continue the “Honest Way” reforms to the Cash Board which have made over $50 million in returns for Delaware and supports mandatory background checks for those state employees having access to our state financial accounts.
I am confident that the People of Delaware will make the right choice and send a strong message on Election Day. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Humbly,
Chip
As endorsements go, it’s pretty lame, not even identifying his preference by name.
Will give him credit for the ultimate con: getting the NJ to write a story announcing that a public official is about to make an endorsement (if not unprecedented, it’s almost certainly the only time I’ve seen such a story in 40-plus years in Delaware), thus forcing them to write another piece that will have to try to explain who he is actually endorsing.
If my name is Ken Simpler, I would do nothing to acknowledge this turd of a gift.